Jun 10, 2018
Weeks earlier, Joshua completed one of the greatest military miracles in history with the conquering of Jericho. Soon after that, he had his greatest setback, as he failed to take the small town of Ai because God wasn’t with Israel. But after removing Achan, who had broken God’s covenant by taking restricted goods from Jericho, God renewed His relationship with Israel and Joshua (Josh. 7:11, 15). Repentance brings restoration. Knowing Joshua is gun-shy about moving forward, God encourages him to reengage His calling to be courageous and not fearful or dismayed (Heb. khaw-thath', ‘to fall down, give up’).When depressed, remember Whoseyou are and whatyou are called to do. When at the bottom of the pit, look up!